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Overview
William Calley was the only US soldier convicted for the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, where US troops killed between 347-504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians including women, children, and elderly. Despite conviction for murdering 22 civilians, he served only 3.5 years under house arrest.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
MY LAI MASSACRE: Led troops in killing 347-504 unarmed civilians
WAR CRIMES: Murder of women, children, elderly
MINIMAL PUNISHMENT: Life sentence reduced to 3.5 years house arrest
COVER-UP: Army initially suppressed investigation
ONLY CONVICTION: Only person convicted despite many participants
Related Investigations (3)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
MurderPremeditated murder of 22 civilians(War Crime)
Known Associates & Connections
Ernest Medina
Commanding officer (acquitted)
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- June 8, 1943
- Birthplace
- Miami, Florida
Education
- •Palm Beach Junior College (dropped out)
Key Timeline
June 8, 1943
Born in Miami, Florida
March 16, 1968
My Lai Massacre
September 1969
Charged with murder
March 1971
Convicted, sentenced to life
September 1974
Released after 3.5 years house arrest
2009
Public apology for massacre